Card Inspiration

As you know, a few months ago I whipped up a batch of birthday cards and all-occasion cards, so I will always have a greeting card available. This time-saving trick has worked so well for me.

For some card inspiration, you will find tons online :
Birthday cards
All-occasion cards
Thank you cards
Wedding cards
Party invitations
Graduation cards
Everyday cards from scraps
Digital photo card templates
Collage card templates

Happy scrapping!

Mother's Day Cards

This Mother’s Day, honor a special mom with a unique card made using a variety of embellishments, papers, and techniques.

Click here for 21 unique Mother's Day cards.

I Love Being Carded

I was asked by Ann of Ann On and On to join the I Love Being Carded Card Swap. Ann had seen some of my homemade cards and was very generous with her kind words.

I have always loved the thought of good mail instead of utility bills, insurance denials, and zero balance checking account notices. The good mail definitely outweighs the "bad" mail.

In this swap, every two weeks we send cards to another member of the swap group. Easy enough, right?

Yes, you can still join the fun. Go to Ann On and On to let Ann know you want to be part of the I Love Being Carded Card Swap.

The Ultimate Blog Party 2009

Welcome to 365 Days of Memories!

My Brief Introduction

I am: a single mother, a foster mother, a college graduate, a Master's of Education candidate, a feminist, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a niece, a heterosexual, a lover and owner of Chihuahuas, a lover and previous owner of Cocker Spaniels, eclectic, sassy, unique, allergic to milk, an Internet addict, a Christian, a friend, a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, a counselor, a teacher, a kid at heart, an adult, a woman, a female, a sexual assault survivor, someone working to prevent sexual assault, a chocoholic, a book lover, a scrapbook artist, a photographer, German, Welsh, American, 5'1", a blog junkie, a Christmas fanatic, an advocate for children, supporter of education, a crime show watcher, a hopeful writer . . . I am ME.

To learn more about me go to my main blog, All Things Cherished.
To learn more about my love of Christmas, go to 365 Days of Christmas.
To learn more about getting organized, go to 365 Days of Organization.

Giveaways

Here, at 365 Days of Memories, the prize is a four-pack of handmade cards. I love scrapbooking and paper-crafting. Recently, I have gotten some very nice compliments on my cards. I am excited to give one lucky winner a pack of four cards for various occasions and holidays.

If you are interested in the cards, please a comment as to why you are interested in receiving this prize and who the recipients of the cards will be.

At All Things Cherished, the prize is an awesome journal you share with your child. Pillow Talk is a creative way to communicate with your child. Got a secret to share, some admiration to express, or a word of thanks for a job well done? Why not put it in writing? On the pages of Pillow Talk, you'll find 100 relationship building questions for you and your child to answer. In today's world of virtual communication, give your kids the real deal. Something tangible they can see and touch and look at again and again, whenever they want to feel connected with you. The journal is an awesome way to bond with your child(ren) and I am so happy to be able to give one to a lucky winner.

At 365 Days of Christmas, the prize is a lovely, hardcover book titled The Heart & Home of Christmas by Karla Dornacher. Artist Karla Dornacher celebrates the Christmas season with her first holiday title. Page after cozy page features her signature artwork with its warm and home-style feel, along with her gentle words of inspiration. I love this book and am so excited to be able to share it with one lucky winner.

At 365 Days of Organization, the prize is a high-quality, full-color planner. You have a choice of one planner from primary age through high-school aged children or adults. The dates are from July 2009 through June 2010 so, of course, they are current calendars. There are quotes and other misc. information included. I am happy to be able to share two planners with two lucky winners.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cards, Cards, Cards

Blue hello there cards.

Generic blue-violet cards.

Friend cards.

Congrats to the wedding couple.

Congrats cards.

Congrats purple.

Pink birthday card.

Birthday boy cards.

Baby cards.

Sunday Scrappin' #12

Pink happy birthday cards.

Blue thinking of you cards.

Sweet pink baby card.

Pink "I Adore You" card.

Love cards using earth-tones.

Family cards using transparencies.

Ta Da's:

I did get the cards scanned. Some of the cards are above. (The computer &/or blogger were not cooperating so the other cards will be posted tomorrow.)

I did get one layout completed.

To Do's:

Scan all the layouts that I have completed lately.

Create Christmas tags.

Thanks for taking the time to look through all my cards.

To join other scrappers and paper crafters, go to Sunday Scrappin'.

The Right Words

Staying in touch with the important people in our lives is a rewarding and challenging task. Busy, busy, busy. Rush, rush, rush. It's too easy to lose track of the people you care about. Remember when you were a kid . . . you and your best friend tied two tin cans together with a rope, then stretched it tight? The right words are like that rope: They keep you connected to loved ones.

For many people, the thought of expressing feelings and emotions on paper is downright daunting. But it doesn't need to be! After all, the words themselves are not nearly as important as the thought behind them. Your thoughtfulness takes the most simple sentiments and turns them into gestures of kindness and gratitude, love and celebration, sympathy and support. Your thoughtfulness reaches out to the people you care about and reminds them that they are in your thoughts, your heart, and even your prayers.

It is my hope that the simple expressions in this new column at 365 Days of Memories will inspire you to create and keep connections with the people you care about.

Simple Card Sentiments

Friends
Friendship
Kindred spirits
You're one of a kind
What would I do without you?
Let's do lunch
Best friends forever
Partners in crime

Thinking of You
I miss you
How have you been?
Wish you were here
It's been too long
Thinking of you
In my thoughts
I can't get you out of my mind

Hello There
What's new with you?
A sunny hello
Warm wishes
Let's get together
Did you forget me?

Baby
Heaven sent
A little bit of heaven
Bundle of joy
Tiny fingers, tiny toes.
Miracle
Love at first sight

Birthday Boy/Girl
Blow out the candles
Let's eat cake
Happy cake and ice cream day
You're such a big boy/girl
Birthday bash
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Here's to turning (age)
Let's party
Birthday wishes
Prince/princess for a day
On your special day
Celebrate
Make a wish

Birthday Adult
Older, wiser, better looking
It's your day
My wish for you
May all your dreams come true
Just for you
You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. ~~ Bob Hope ~~
Happiness, beauty, wisdom
Act your shoe size, not your age
Age is nothing but a number. ~~ Diesel Payne ~~
On your special day

Congratulations
Three cheers
Well done
Hats off to you
So proud of you
That's fabulous
You're amazing
Wow
Way to go
Take a bow

Just Because
Because you're you
Do i need a reason to write?
Just wanted to talk
Haven't heard from you lately
Health, happiness, and love

Sympathy
I'm so sorry
You're in my thoughts and prayers
I'm here for you
What can i do?
Deepest sympathy
Wishing you peace in this troubled time
So sorry for your loss

Thank You
Thanks
You're so thoughtful
I can't thank you enough
With heartfelt thanks
Merci
Thank you
You're so kind
Special thanks
Thanks a bunch

Family
Families are forever
Father knows best
When it comes to love, mom's the word
Sisters/brothers by chance. Friends by choice.
Home is where the heart is
All in the family

Love
Have I told you lately? I love you
With all my heart
I'm all yours
My heart belongs to you
Now, forever, always
Sweetheart
Truly, madly, deeply
I'll never stop loving you
Crazy in love, crazy for you

Wedding
To the happy couple
To a lifetime of happiness
Happily ever after
From this day forward
Love, honor, cherish
Two lives, one heart
Promise
With this ring

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The best things in life aren't free. They're priceless.
The best things in life aren't things.
Treasure each day
Create joy

Card Tips

When making any card, always choose the envelope size first. This way, you won't create a gorgeous card only to find out that you don't have an envelope to fit it. Find an envelope and then go from there.

Handwritten sentiments are what really make a card special. Spend more time on the most important part -- writing how you feel.

Personalize each card with the recipient's name or initials. This can be easily done by hand or with stickers.

When mass-producing cards of the same design, do it in steps instead of completing one card at a time in its entirety. For example, first do all the card folding at once, then attach the paper, then the brads, and so forth.

Cards, Cards, Cards

These are some of the birthday cards made in the past two weeks.

Sunday Scrappin' #10

I didn't get any scrapbooking done but I did fix my scanner so it is usable. Hooray!

The cards shown here are some of the thank you cards that were made last week.

To Do:
Get two layouts done.

Ta Da:
Scanned the above cards.

Check out other's paper crafts at Sunday Scrappin'.

It's All About Buttons

Cards - For All Occassions #2

This card was made for my niece, Heather's, birthday.


This is the inside of the card above.

This card is a birthday card for my friend, Cheryl.

This is a thank you card for some church members that helped me move.

This is a birthday card I made as part of a challenge. Its waiting in the basket for the next birthday .

Cards - For All Occassions

These are cards that I have made this week.


This is a birthday card for my mother.



This is a Mother's Day card for my mother.

This is an anniversary card for my mother and her husband.

This is a congratulations card for my niece, Heather, for graduating from high school.

This is a card for my friend, Teresa's, birthday.

(I apologize they look a little blurry. )